PERFORMANCE TIMES
February 14-17 & February 20-24 at 7:30 pm
February 24 at 2:00 pm
No show Sunday, February 18 or Monday, February 19

ABOUT THE SHOW
«You have to fight, or there's nothing.» – Marcus, The Listening Room

On the fringes of a remote desert society, a group of teenage dissidents search for fragments of earlier civilizations still ricocheting between stars. Using antiquated 21st century radio telescopes, The Listeners risk everything to connect to a past that has faded both from memory and record. On the eve of a trial that would decide their fate, The Listeners must choose to conform, or to strike out and seize the future they want to inherit.

FIND THE THEATRE
The Motel Theatre is on the second floor of Arts Commons in downtown Calgary, opposite Olympic Plaza at 225 8 Avenue SE. Check out downstage.ca/motel for directions including travelling by transit and by car.

MORE TIPS
— There are no assigned seats in this theatre. The doors will open about 15 minutes before the performance time so that you can choose your seat.

— The Motel Theatre is accessible to patrons using wheelchairs and walkers but if you give us a heads up that you or someone in your group uses a wheelchair, we'll be better prepared to welcome you — just get in touch with Danielle at 403.294.7459 or email danielle at downstage.ca. The nearest accessible washroom is currently on the main floor by the Box Office.

Have any questions about the show or the theatre-going experience? Get in touch with Downstage at [email protected]

ABOUT THE ALBERTA EMERGING COMPANY SHOWCASE

Since 2009, Azimuth Theatre has been offering its Emerging Company Showcase as a way to support independent producers and ad hoc groups creating and presenting new work in Edmonton.

This year, Downstage is excited to partner with Azimuth to expand their program into an Alberta Emerging Company Showcase. This project will bring together a team of independent artists from both Edmonton and Calgary and will perform in both cities with a week of redevelopment in Calgary to incorporate discoveries made in the first presentation.

This showcase provides support and mentorship to emerging producers allowing them to keep the art-making at the forefront of their process, which can all too easily be swamped by the demands of first forays into independent production. Each engagement is unique to the needs and goals of the company and the project. We provide resources like counsel and advice on practical company matters, front of house and box office support, marketing materials, a presentation fee, and/or assistance with performance venue costs.

We are proud to support Cardiac Theatre’s vision and thrilled to bring it to fruition via a partnership with Azimuth.